Employment Specialist

La Frontera Center Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account with employer**

403b retirement account

Tuition reimbursement

PTO 15 days first 2 years, +5 days bi‑

Job summary

La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist to support clients in pursuing educational or employment goals. The role provides supported education and employment services, assists with job searches, and facilitates groups such as Work Exploration Class while coordinating with VR counselors and employers.

You will need a High School or GED and be 21 or older. The position may require occasional evenings or weekends and includes comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Previous work in social services providing employment support to adults with barriers to employment.
• Proven success securing competitive employment or educational opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.
• Ability to respond to needs of individuals with mental illness or other barriers to employment.
• Ability to prepare reports within ADHS, BHS, RBHA and DES/RSA guidelines.
• Ability to disseminate information through written communications and public presentations.
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers, sponsors, consumers, VR counselors, case managers and families.

Responsibilities

• Supports clients in pursuit of educational or employment goals.
• Provides supported education and employment services.
• Assists with job searches and applications for employment.
• Facilitates groups and Work Exploration Class.
• Interacts with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, employers, teachers, and student advisors.

Skills

Employment support

Communication

Group facilitation

Report writing

Collaboration

Interview techniques

Career planning

Motivation understanding

Education

High School or GED diploma

Job description

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Employment Specialist

450000 - Adult Services Active Regular Full-Time Tucson, AZ, US

SUMMARY:

Supports clients in pursuit of educational or employment goals. Provides supported education and supported employment services. Assists with job searches and applications for employment. Facilitates groups and Work Exploration Class. Interacts with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, employers, teachers, student advisors, and others in the service of seeking and maintaining employment and educational goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School or GED diploma

Individuals must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Previous work experience in social service providing employment support/services to adults with a serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.

Proven success securing preferred competitive employment opportunities, volunteer positions or educational opportunities for individuals with a serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.

Proven ability to effectively identify and respond to the needs of persons with a serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.

Proven ability to prepare reports within ADHS, BHS, RBHA and DES/RSA guidelines.

Proven ability to professionally disseminate information through written communications, informational literature and public presentations.

Proven ability to effectively collaborate with co-workers, sponsors, consumers, VR counselors, case managers, family members and other stake holders.

Knowledge of career planning practices and techniques.

Knowledge of interviewing techniques and related career and job search skills.

Knowledge of human behavior, individual differences, motivation, and attitudes.

Other Potential Requirements:

May need to work evenings or weekends on occasion.

Ability to complete certification in First Aid and CPR.

Ability to pass Physical Exam and T.B. Test

We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending Accounts
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• 403b retirement account
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment).
• Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.
• 15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Short-term & Long-term Disability.

Application Instructions:

La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity, and that hiring and other employment‑related decisions are based on job‑related factors.

Thank you for considering LFAZ as an employer!